Question 1036054
a+p = 8 pounds - Subtract p from both sides:
a = 8-p
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2.30a+1.50p= 14
2.30(8-p)+1.50p = 14
18.40-2.30p+1.50p = 14
-0.80p = -4.40 Divide, and remember that -/-=+
p = 5.50
Mr. Adams bought 5.50 pounds of pears and 14-5.50 = 8.50 pounds of apples